Enzo Fernandez joins Manchester City in £125 million transfer deal
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 8:38 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Enzo Fernandez completed a move to Manchester City from Chelsea on Tuesday, finalizing a £125 million deal before the transfer deadline. The 25-year-old midfielder joins the club after reaching a settlement during intense final-day negotiations. Fernandez reunites with manager Enzo Maresca, who previously coached him at Chelsea. The transfer follows a summer squad refresh at Manchester City that saw multiple departures, including Rodri and Bernardo Silva. Manchester City officials confirmed that more than £400 million was spent this window, offset by roughly £300 million in player sales. Fernandez cited the club’s recent history of trophy wins as a primary motivation for the transfer.
- •Enzo Fernandez signed for Manchester City for £125 million on Tuesday.
- •The transfer concludes a summer of significant roster turnover for the club.
- •Fernandez rejoins his former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca.
- •Manchester City balanced the record-equalling fee with over £300 million in total player sales.
- 9:31 PMESPN Soccer — Enzo: Dream to be at club as 'big' as Man City
- 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Enzo Fernandez takes swipe at Chelsea after first day with Man City
"Enzo Fernandez took a swipe at Chelsea as he claimed he had always dreamed of playing for "a club as big as Manchester City". The Argentina midfielder left Stamford Bridge to join City in a British record-equalling £125 million ($169 million) deal late on deadline day Tuesday.
"Enzo Fernández said he had always dreamed of playing for "a club as big as Manchester City" in his first interview since completing his big-money transfer from Chelsea.
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External links- ESPN SoccerSep 2, 2026, 9:31 PMEnzo: Dream to be at club as 'big' as Man City
Enzo Fernández said he had always dreamed of playing for "a club as big as Manchester City" in his first interview since completing his big-money transfer from Chelsea.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 8:18 PMEnzo Fernandez takes swipe at Chelsea after first day with Man City
Enzo Fernandez took a swipe at Chelsea as he claimed he had always dreamed of playing for "a club as big as Manchester City". The Argentina midfielder left Stamford Bridge to join City in a British record-equalling £125 million ($169 million) deal late on deadline day Tuesday.
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